The grand opening of the Harry Lindstrand Art Galley, located in the entrance area of the Wells County Historical Museum, brought several donations to the collection of watercolor paintings for which Lindstrand was known. At top, “On the Banks of the Wabash” was gifted by Marcelline Hoy, at right, to Historical Vice President Connie Brubaker, during the Sunday afternoon open house.
Above, one of Harry Lindstrand’s “Arizona” watercolors of “Saguand Lake” was presented to the museum by Autumn McAfee (right).
Julie Harvey (left) brought a painting featuring her father-in-law Lou Harvey on a horse, painted by Harry Lindstrand. Accepting the gift was Lynn Elliott, the Historical Society’s treasurer.
Shown above is a special corner in the Military Exhibit, located on the first floor of the annex, is a collection of authentic military uniforms worn by Wells County soldiers. Ben Jones and a group of veterans have been working on creating the collection.
Sports memorabilia has been moved to the second floor and displays of past Individuals and county teams are highlighted — including the Petroleum Panthers and baseball standout Everett Scott. At a future date the museum members plan to have a special Sunday to showcase a ball once belonging to Babe Ruth. (Photo by Barbara Barbieri)
The museum is now open on Sunday and Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m.
